Consumer Reports
@consumerreports.org
We’re an independent, nonprofit organization that works side by side with consumers to create a fair and just marketplace.
Pinned
Instacart’s AI-Enabled Pricing Experiments May Be Inflating Your Grocery Bill, CR and Groundwork Collaborative Investigation Finds - Consumer Reports
Exclusive: Instacart’s AI pricing may be inflating your grocery bill.
www.consumerreports.org
In collaboration w/ @groundwork.bsky.social & @moreperfectunion.bsky.social, we convened hundreds of volunteers from across the country to investigate Instacart’s AI-assisted pricing experiments at popular grocery stores like Target & Kroger. Read our full investigation below:
ICYMI: In response to our investigation, Instacart is no longer allowing retailers to use its AI tech to charge shoppers different prices for the same groceries at the same time on its platform.
Instacart Stops Pricing Tests on Its Platform Amid Outrage From Customers - Consumer Reports
Instacart announced it would end AI price experiments at grocery retailers on its platform, prompted by CR’s joint investigation.
www.consumerreports.org
December 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
ICYMI: In response to our investigation, Instacart is no longer allowing retailers to use its AI tech to charge shoppers different prices for the same groceries at the same time on its platform.
In response to our investigation, Instacart is no longer allowing retailers to use its AI tech to charge shoppers different prices for the same groceries, at the same time on its platform.
Instacart’s AI-Enabled Pricing Experiments May Be Inflating Your Grocery Bill, CR and Groundwork Collaborative Investigation Finds - Consumer Reports
Exclusive: Instacart’s AI pricing may be inflating your grocery bill.
www.consumerreports.org
December 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
In response to our investigation, Instacart is no longer allowing retailers to use its AI tech to charge shoppers different prices for the same groceries, at the same time on its platform.
A first-of-its-kind advanced female dummy for use in frontal crash testing has been unveiled by the USDOT and NHTSA. See what Consumer Reports’ car safety experts had to say:
Statement from Consumer Reports on the Unveiling of Design Details for a New Female Crash Test Dummy
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and its National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently unveiled the design details for the THOR-05F, a first-of-its-kind…
advocacy.consumerreports.org
December 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A first-of-its-kind advanced female dummy for use in frontal crash testing has been unveiled by the USDOT and NHTSA. See what Consumer Reports’ car safety experts had to say:
Attention parents and caregivers: The ByHeart infant formula #recall has been expanded to include all formula the company has ever made, due to the risk of infant botulism. If you have recalled formula, see our guide to switching your baby's formula:
ByHeart Recall Expanded to Include All Formula Ever Produced by the Company Due to Infant Botulism Risk - Consumer Reports
The ByHeart infant formula recall has been expanded to include all formula the company has ever made, due to the risk of infant botulism.
www.consumerreports.org
December 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Attention parents and caregivers: The ByHeart infant formula #recall has been expanded to include all formula the company has ever made, due to the risk of infant botulism. If you have recalled formula, see our guide to switching your baby's formula:
Could your eyeliner be toxic? Earlier this year, Consumer Reports' study found concerning levels of carcinogens in synthetic braiding hair. Now a new beauty safety investigation from Pure Earth found concerning levels of lead in more than half of the 56 eyeliner samples it tested.
Some Eyeliners Contain Potentially Harmful Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
Some traditional eyeliners such as kohl, kajal, and surma have high levels of lead, according to recent research. CR explains what you need to know.
www.consumerreports.org
December 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Could your eyeliner be toxic? Earlier this year, Consumer Reports' study found concerning levels of carcinogens in synthetic braiding hair. Now a new beauty safety investigation from Pure Earth found concerning levels of lead in more than half of the 56 eyeliner samples it tested.
This holiday season, consider alternatives to stress ball fidget toys for your stocking stuffers. And if you have them, never ever heat them up.
Squishy Fidget Toys Can Be a Sticky Mess—or Worse - Consumer Reports
This holiday season, consider alternatives to stress ball fidget toys for your stocking stuffers.
www.consumerreports.org
December 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This holiday season, consider alternatives to stress ball fidget toys for your stocking stuffers. And if you have them, never ever heat them up.
Our investigation found that Instacart’s AI pricing may be inflating your grocery bill. Got questions? Ask CR in our AMA now: www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...
December 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Our investigation found that Instacart’s AI pricing may be inflating your grocery bill. Got questions? Ask CR in our AMA now: www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...
It shouldn’t be complicated to open your car door during a vehicle fire or other emergency. But some cars with electronic handles make the manual release hard to find. Join us in telling automakers to fix this problem. Sign our petition today:
Make sure I can open my car door in an emergency!
Join Consumer Reports in calling on automakers to make electronic door handles safer!
action.consumerreports.org
December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It shouldn’t be complicated to open your car door during a vehicle fire or other emergency. But some cars with electronic handles make the manual release hard to find. Join us in telling automakers to fix this problem. Sign our petition today:
A true parenting flex. We rate the products so you can skip the guesswork and focus on the snuggles. Sign up for CR's Crib Notes, our newsletter packed with expert baby product advice. https://www.consumerreports.org/email-newsletters/crib-notes/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS&source=YSOCIAL_BS
H/T Louisa
H/T Louisa
December 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A true parenting flex. We rate the products so you can skip the guesswork and focus on the snuggles. Sign up for CR's Crib Notes, our newsletter packed with expert baby product advice. https://www.consumerreports.org/email-newsletters/crib-notes/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS&source=YSOCIAL_BS
H/T Louisa
H/T Louisa
If you’ve ever wondered about the materials used to make your child’s diapers, thanks to a first-of-its-kind law, parents in New York state won’t have to wonder any longer.
Diaper Packages in N.Y. State Must Now Disclose All Ingredients - Consumer Reports
A first-of-its-kind law taking effect in December 2025 in New York state means more transparency around diaper ingredients for families everywhere.
www.consumerreports.org
December 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
If you’ve ever wondered about the materials used to make your child’s diapers, thanks to a first-of-its-kind law, parents in New York state won’t have to wonder any longer.
⚠️ #Recall Alert: Deluxe Mixed Nuts sold at Wegmans may be contaminated with salmonella, according to a release posted on the FDA’s website. Consumers who bought these nuts can return them to Wegmans for a refund.
Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination - Consumer Reports
Two package sizes of Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts have been recalled. Here's what you need to know.
www.consumerreports.org
December 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
⚠️ #Recall Alert: Deluxe Mixed Nuts sold at Wegmans may be contaminated with salmonella, according to a release posted on the FDA’s website. Consumers who bought these nuts can return them to Wegmans for a refund.
Are you paying the same price as everyone else? The answer may be no. Learn more: https://www.consumerreports.org/money/questionable-business-practices/instacart-ai-pricing-experiment-inflating-grocery-bills-a1142182490/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS
December 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Are you paying the same price as everyone else? The answer may be no. Learn more: https://www.consumerreports.org/money/questionable-business-practices/instacart-ai-pricing-experiment-inflating-grocery-bills-a1142182490/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS
Sign our petition to the FTC to investigate Instacart’s pricing algorithm: action.consumerreports.org/social-20251...
You'll also get updates to join similar projects like this in the future.
You'll also get updates to join similar projects like this in the future.
December 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Sign our petition to the FTC to investigate Instacart’s pricing algorithm: action.consumerreports.org/social-20251...
You'll also get updates to join similar projects like this in the future.
You'll also get updates to join similar projects like this in the future.
In collaboration w/ @groundwork.bsky.social & @moreperfectunion.bsky.social, we convened hundreds of volunteers from across the country to investigate Instacart’s AI-assisted pricing experiments at popular grocery stores like Target & Kroger. Read our full investigation below:
Instacart’s AI-Enabled Pricing Experiments May Be Inflating Your Grocery Bill, CR and Groundwork Collaborative Investigation Finds - Consumer Reports
Exclusive: Instacart’s AI pricing may be inflating your grocery bill.
www.consumerreports.org
December 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
In collaboration w/ @groundwork.bsky.social & @moreperfectunion.bsky.social, we convened hundreds of volunteers from across the country to investigate Instacart’s AI-assisted pricing experiments at popular grocery stores like Target & Kroger. Read our full investigation below:
🚨 Certain e-bike batteries from Rad Power Bikes pose a serious risk of injury and death from fires, and consumers should stop using them immediately. The lithium-ion batteries have model numbers RP-1304 and HL-RP-S1304.
Stop Using Batteries in Certain Rad Power E-Bikes Due to Fire Hazard, CPSC Warns - Consumer Reports
Rad Power e-bike batteries "pose a risk of serious injury and death," the CPSC says, after 31 reports of fires.
www.consumerreports.org
December 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🚨 Certain e-bike batteries from Rad Power Bikes pose a serious risk of injury and death from fires, and consumers should stop using them immediately. The lithium-ion batteries have model numbers RP-1304 and HL-RP-S1304.
We’ve relaunched a 1940s classic. Bread & Butter from Consumer Reports is back to help you stretch your dollar and cut through the noise. Subscribe on Substack now: https://consumerreports.substack.com/
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We’ve relaunched a 1940s classic. Bread & Butter from Consumer Reports is back to help you stretch your dollar and cut through the noise. Subscribe on Substack now: https://consumerreports.substack.com/
Is your cart full of value or just hype? Meet Talking Carts, the new Consumer Reports podcast where our experts share smart shopping tips to help you stretch your dollars further and shop with confidence. Tune in to the latest episodes: www.consumerreports.org/video/?EXTKE...
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Is your cart full of value or just hype? Meet Talking Carts, the new Consumer Reports podcast where our experts share smart shopping tips to help you stretch your dollars further and shop with confidence. Tune in to the latest episodes: www.consumerreports.org/video/?EXTKE...
Our Chief Content Officer Jen Shecter shares how our investigations, advocacy, and independence have led to life-saving changes throughout the years. CR's work is made possible only by our members and donors. Donate today for 3x the impact: CR.org/GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our Chief Content Officer Jen Shecter shares how our investigations, advocacy, and independence have led to life-saving changes throughout the years. CR's work is made possible only by our members and donors. Donate today for 3x the impact: CR.org/GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday, a day of giving back to organizations that matter to you! As a nonprofit, Consumer Reports fights for a fair, just, and safe marketplace for everyone and we buy everything we test at retail.
Give today: CR.org/GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
Give today: CR.org/GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today is Giving Tuesday, a day of giving back to organizations that matter to you! As a nonprofit, Consumer Reports fights for a fair, just, and safe marketplace for everyone and we buy everything we test at retail.
Give today: CR.org/GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
Give today: CR.org/GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
Get ready for Giving Tuesday: Tomorrow, your donation to Consumer Reports will be TRIPLED!
Support our independent testing and advocacy, fighting for a fair, just, and safe marketplace for all.
Donate here:
CR.org/GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
Support our independent testing and advocacy, fighting for a fair, just, and safe marketplace for all.
Donate here:
CR.org/GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Get ready for Giving Tuesday: Tomorrow, your donation to Consumer Reports will be TRIPLED!
Support our independent testing and advocacy, fighting for a fair, just, and safe marketplace for all.
Donate here:
CR.org/GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
Support our independent testing and advocacy, fighting for a fair, just, and safe marketplace for all.
Donate here:
CR.org/GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
We’ve relaunched a 1940s classic. Bread & Butter from Consumer Reports is back to help you stretch your dollar and cut through the noise. Subscribe on Substack now: substack.com/@consumerrep...
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We’ve relaunched a 1940s classic. Bread & Butter from Consumer Reports is back to help you stretch your dollar and cut through the noise. Subscribe on Substack now: substack.com/@consumerrep...
#Recall: Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 330,000 2020-2023 Hyundai Sonata and 2021-2024 Kia K5 sedans to fix a faulty fuel tank that could leak and cause a fire. Only vehicles with a 1.6-liter turbocharged gas direct injection engine are included in the recall.
Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 Sedans Recalled to Fix Fire Risk - Consumer Reports
Some Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 sedans have been recalled to fix a fuel tank that could leak and cause a fire.
www.consumerreports.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#Recall: Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 330,000 2020-2023 Hyundai Sonata and 2021-2024 Kia K5 sedans to fix a faulty fuel tank that could leak and cause a fire. Only vehicles with a 1.6-liter turbocharged gas direct injection engine are included in the recall.
Every year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning, and more than 100,000 are treated at emergency departments. We're supporting the #SafeStayAct in Congress to prevent CO deaths, and sharing our latest CO detector ratings, available for free. #COAwarenessMonth
10 Best Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors of 2025, Tested and Reviewed - Consumer Reports
Find the best smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for protecting you and your family, including models from First Alert, Kidde, and Siterwell.
www.consumerreports.org
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Every year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning, and more than 100,000 are treated at emergency departments. We're supporting the #SafeStayAct in Congress to prevent CO deaths, and sharing our latest CO detector ratings, available for free. #COAwarenessMonth
Sign our petition for the government to hold social media companies accountable for posting ads that could scam consumers action.consumerreports.org/sm-20251117-...
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Sign our petition for the government to hold social media companies accountable for posting ads that could scam consumers action.consumerreports.org/sm-20251117-...
Find out why microplastics are an important issue, why it's hard to test for them, and how we’re working to solve the problem. Sign up for our virtual event tomorrow, November 20, at 12 pm ET:
CR's Microplastics Challenge - Meet the Winners!
While there is a growing concern about the effects of microplastics on the environment and human health, understanding of the extent of their harm is difficult. That's why Consumer Reports ran a crowdsourced challenge with our partner Lifeguard to work towards a quick and inexpensive test for microplastics that consumers could use themselves without special training.
action.consumerreports.org
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Find out why microplastics are an important issue, why it's hard to test for them, and how we’re working to solve the problem. Sign up for our virtual event tomorrow, November 20, at 12 pm ET: